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Wednesday, January 21
SHAG DANCE/ROEBUCK, 6-9 p.m., Southport Bar & Grill, 629 Southport Road, Roebuck, S.C. The Upstate Shag Club will host a shag dance.
SHAG DANCE/ANDERSON, 6-9 p.m., AJ’s Bar & Grill, 101 Destination Boulevard, Anderson, S.C. The Electric City Shag Club will host a shag dance.
SHAG DANCE/GREENVILLE, 6-10 p.m., Spare Time Entertainment Center, 822 Congaree Road, Greenville, S.C. The Carolina Shag Club will offer a beginner shag lesson from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by its weekly shag dance — featuring Carolina beach music — from 7 to 10 p.m.
LATIN NIGHT DANCE, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, One World Brewery West, 520 Haywood Road, West Asheville. The event will begin with a dance lesson, from 8:30 to 9 p.m. — and beginners are welcome. Following the lesson, an all-Latin dance — salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia and reggaeton — will be held, featuring music by DJ Mtn Vibez. The cover charge is $5 cash.
Thursday, January 22
LIVE MUSIC, 6:30 p.m., The Community Tap TR, 321 S. Main St., Travelers Rest, S.C. Free live music is offered every Thursday. Admission is free.
PAUL LIFORD ACOUSTIC CONCERT/DANCE, 8-10 p.m., The Dugout, 430 N. Main St., downtown Hendersonville. Paul Liford, lead singer of the band Fine Line, and a guest, will perform in an acoustic show for listening and/or dancing.
PLEASURE CHEST CONCERT, 8-10 p.m., 5 Walnut Wine Bar, 5 Walnut St., downtown Asheville. The band Pleasure Chest will perform.
Friday, January 23
LORETTA LYNN TRIBUTE CONCERT, 3 p.m., Newberry Opera House, 1201 McKibben Street, Newberry, S.C. The show “Always Loretta” will offer a musical tribute to country singer Loretta Lynn. Regarding the show, a promotion stated, “‘Always Loretta’ is the only Loretta Lynn tribute show officially authorized by the Lynn family, bringing to the stage a powerful and heartfelt celebration of the country music icon’s life and music. Led by acclaimed vocalist Emily Portman and Loretta’s original touring band, The Coalminers, this production blends unforgettable storytelling with the timeless hits that made Loretta a household name. With performances that echo the warmth, grit, and spirit of Loretta herself, Always Loretta offers fans a chance to relive the magic of one of country music’s most influential voices. Emily Portman’s uncanny ability to channel Loretta Lynn began with her breakout performance in a national touring production alongside Michael Twitty and was cemented by a personal friendship with the legend herself. Backed by veteran Coalminers’ members including David Thornhill, Bob Hempker, Dennis Digby, Eric Kaberle, and Jean Anne Tarleton, who each spent decades touring with Loretta and supporting artists like Conway Twitty and Roy Clark, the show offers unmatched authenticity. ‘Always Loretta’ is more than a tribute; it is a living legacy of the woman who blazed a trail for generations of artists, delivered with the musicians who lived it beside her.” For tickets, which are $45 to $55 (for balcony seats) or $55 to $65 (for orchestra seats), visit online at www.NewberryOperaHouse.com.
Saturday, January 24
WHISKEY ENVY CONCERT, 6-9 p.m., J&M Farms, 3016 Chimney Rock Road, Hendersonville. The band Whiskey Envy will perform music for listening and/or dancing. The band bills its music as whiskey-fueled, blues-driven.” Admission is free.
BARBARA EDEN SHOW, 7:30 p.m., Newton Performing Arts Center, 60 West 6th Street, Newton, N.C. Actress Barbara Eden will appear at a live event, “On the Magic Carpet with Barbara Eden.” Regarding the show, a promotion noted, “This is a special theatrical event where the TV icon will be interviewed live on stage, sharing memories and rare film clips from her career. A question-and-answer session with the audience is also included, with a limited VIP Meet and Greet available after the show... Barbara Eden previously visited Newton in April 2023. She is best known for her starring role in the classic TV sitcom ‘I Dream of Jeannie.’” For tickets, which are $50-$60, visit online at www.NCAuditorium.com. Also, VIP Meet & Greet passes are available for an additional $100, but they are not show tickets.
JIMMY BUFFETT TRIBUTE SHOW, 7:30 p.m., Walhalla Performing Arts Center, 101 East North Broad Street, Walhalla, S.C. A1A Official Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band 2026 will perform a musical salute to “the mayor of Margaritaville.” Regarding the band, a promotion stated, “A1A has been extremely instrumental in the fundamental building and growth of the International Parrot Head Club community and the Trop Rock and Coastal Americana Music genres as they are today. They were the first band to repeatedly headline the annual Jimmy Buffett ‘Meeting of The Minds’ Parrot Head Convention and many more landmark yearly Parrot Head events. Including the past four years (2017-2020) as the headline act at ‘Music On The Bay.’ ‘Music On The Bay’ has been voted the number one Trop Rock Music Festival in America for the past nine years.” For tickets, which are $52 to $62, visit online at www.WalhallaPAC.com.
Sunday, January 25
CARIBBEAN COWBOYS CONCERT, 2-5 p.m., J&M Farms, 3016 Chimney Rock Road, Hendersonville. The Caribbean Cowboys band will perform music for listening and/or dancing. The group is billed as “a Jimmy Buffett cover band.” Admission is free.
JASON DECRISTOFARO’S JAZZ SUNDAYS, 2:30-5:30 p.m., Ginger’s Revenge Craft Brewery, 55 Pleasant Ridge Drive, Asheville. Jason DeCristofaro’s Jazz Sundays event is held every Sunday. DeCristofaro performs on the stage with his band, joined by occasional instrumentalists or vocalists from the audience in a jazz jam.
Monday, January 26
SHAG DANCE, 6-9 p.m., Holiday Inn, 101 West Springbrook Drive, Johnson City, Tenn. The Mountain Empire Shag Society will host a shag dance. Gate and doors open at 6 p.m., with the dance held from 7 to 9 p.m. Admission is $10 for nonmembers.
BLUE MONDAY WITH MR. JIMMY, 7-9 p.m., The Joint Next Door, 1185 Charlotte Highway, Fairview. “Blue Monday With Mr. Jimmy” will be held, featuring the Chicago-style blues singer-guitar.
Tuesday, January 27
THE LADS AVL CONCERT, 6-8:30 p.m., The Joint Next Door, 1185 Charlotte Highway, Fairview. The Lads AVL band will perform.
SHAG DANCE/ASHEVILLE, 6:30-9 p.m., the Chop House Asheville (at Four Points by Sheraton), 22 Woodfin St., downtown Asheville. The Mountain Shag Club will host its weekly shag dance to Carolina beach music provided by rotating DJs. Dance attendees are asked to enter from the Chop House’s entrance, rather than the hotel entrance. Cost is $7.
JOHN HENRYS CONCERT/DANCE, 8 p.m., 5 Walnut Wine Bar, 5 West Walnut St., Asheville. The John Henrys will perform music for listening and/or dancing.
Wednesday, January 28
LEADERSHIP ASHEVILLE FORUM LUNCHEON/PROGRAM, 11:45 a.m. (lunch) and 12:15 p.m. (program), Country Club of Asheville, 170 Windsor Road, North Asheville. The first Leadership Asheville Forum of 2026 will feature two legal experts who will discuss whether, in their view, President Donald J. Trump’s executive orders and actions have exceeded constitutional and other legal restraints. Robert “Bob” K. Orr, a former justice on the N.C. Supreme Court; and Seth D. Kirschenbaum, president of the Georgia Lawyers for tge Rule of Law; will explain the principle and practice of law and how it is being tested — and upheld — at local, state and national levels. Admission to the luncheon and program is $30 for LAF members and $40 for all others. or reservations, which are required by Jan. 21, visit online at www.LeadershipAshevilleForum.com.
SHAG DANCE/ROEBUCK, 6-9 p.m., Southport Bar & Grill, 629 Southport Road, Roebuck, S.C. The Upstate Shag Club will host a shag dance.
SHAG DANCE/ANDERSON, 6-9 p.m., AJ’s Bar & Grill, 101 Destination Boulevard, Anderson, S.C. The Electric City Shag Club will host a shag dance.
SHAG DANCE/GREENVILLE, 6-10 p.m., Spare Time Entertainment Center, 822 Congaree Road, Greenville, S.C. The Carolina Shag Club will offer a beginner shag lesson from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by its weekly shag dance — featuring Carolina beach music — from 7 to 10 p.m.
LATIN NIGHT DANCE, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, One World Brewery West, 520 Haywood Road, West Asheville. Following a dance lesson, from 8:30 to 9 p.m. (and beginners are welcome), an all-Latin dance — salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia and reggaeton — will be held, featuring music by DJ Mtn Vibez. The cover charge is $5 cash.
Thursday, January 29
LIVE MUSIC, 6:30 p.m., The Community Tap TR, 321 S. Main St., Travelers Rest, S.C. Free live music is offered every Thursday. Admission is free.
DOCUMENTARY FILM SCREENING, 7 p.m., auditorum, Hendersonville High School, 1 Bearcat Boulevard, Hendersonville. A documentary film exploring Hendersonville High School’s stories basketball tradition will stage its world premiere, with ticket sales benefiting the scholarship fund of the HHS Alumni Association. The film, “The Chapel Hill Two-Step,” focuses primarily on three state championship teams at HHS. Tickets will be available at the door for $19.26.
PAUL LIFORD ACOUSTIC CONCERT/DANCE, 8-10 p.m., The Dugout, 430 N. Main St., downtown Hendersonville. Paul Liford, lead singer of the band Fine Line, and a guest, will perform in an acoustic show for listening and/or dancing.
PLEASURE CHEST CONCERT, 8-10 p.m., 5 Walnut Wine Bar, 5 Walnut St., downtown Asheville. The band Pleasure Chest will perform.
Friday, January 30
“HISTORY BITES” LECTURE, 11 a.m., Historic Johnson Farm, 3346 Haywood Road, Hendersonville. The nonprofit farm’s “History Bites” lecture series will feature a program by Rick Wood, chairman of the Henderson County Education History Initiative. He will discuss the organization’s mission — and exhibit some artifacts from the HCEH’s Preservation Room. After the presentation, a question-and-answer session will be held. Coffee will be served. All are welcome and admission is free.
BUTCH ADKINS CONCERT, 6-9 p.m., J&M Farms, 3016 Chimney Rock Road, Hendersonville. Butch Adkins will perform music for listening and/or dancing. Singer-guitarist Adkins performs a variety of music, including folk, blues, rock, country and Americana. Admission is free.
Saturday, January 31
KRISTEN TOOLE & THE TOOLE SHED CONCERT, 6-9 p.m., J&M Farms, 3016 Chimney Rock Road, Hendersonville. Kristen Toole & the Toole Shed will perform music for listening and/or dancing. The band bills itself as playing “classic country, modern country and Southern rock, blending rootsy sounds with a rockabilly twang, performing originals and covers from artists like Johnny Cash, Patty Loveless and Alan Jackson. Their music is rooted in traditional country, but incorporates diverse influences for a lively regional sound.” Admission is free.
RAT PACK TRIBUTE SHOW, 7:30 p.m., Newton Performing Arts Center, 60 West 6th Street, Newton, N.C. A popular tribute show, “The Rat Pack — One More Time,” will feature actors-singers performing, respectively, as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr., accompanied by a live band. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. A promotion stated that the show promises “a nostalgic Vegas-style experience with classic hits, jokes — and the Fabulous Swinging Showgirls. It’s a chance to relive the 1960s’ glamour with uncanny impressions and big band music, capturing the camaraderie of the original Las Vegas icons... Audiences can expect a mix of timeless swing music, uncanny vocal impressions and the classic ‘roast and toast’ comedy sketches that defined the original trio’s camaraderie... The production typically features a live big band orchestra to capture the authentic ‘Copa Room sound at the Sands Hotel... Ring-a-ding-ding!” For tickets, which are $40-$45, visit online at www.NCAuditorium.com. Also, VIP Meet & Greet passes are available for an additional $100, but they are not show tickets.
Sunday, February 1
JASON DECRISTOFARO’S JAZZ SUNDAYS, 2:30-5:30 p.m., Ginger’s Revenge Craft Brewery, 55 Pleasant Ridge Drive, Asheville. Jason DeCristofaro’s Jazz Sundays event is held every Sunday. DeCristofaro performs on the stage with his band, and he invites occasional instrumentalists or vocalists from the audience to join in a jazz jam.
Monday, February 2
SHAG DANCE, 6-9 p.m., Holiday Inn, 101 West Springbrook Drive, Johnson City, Tenn. The Mountain Empire Shag Society will host a shag dance. Gate and doors open at 6 p.m., with the dance held from 7 to 9 p.m. Admission is $10 for nonmembers.
BLUE MONDAY WITH MR. JIMMY, 7-9 p.m., The Joint Next Door, 1185 Charlotte Highway, Fairview. “Blue Monday With Mr. Jimmy” will be held, featuring the Chicago-style blues singer-guitar.
Tuesday, February 3
THE LADS AVL CONCERT, 6-8:30 p.m., The Joint Next Door, 1185 Charlotte Highway, Fairview. The Lads AVL will perform.
SHAG DANCE/ASHEVILLE, 6:30-9 p.m., the Chop House Asheville (at Four Points by Sheraton), 22 Woodfin St., downtown Asheville. The Mountain Shag Club will host its weekly shag dance to Carolina beach music provided by rotating DJs. Dance attendees are asked to enter from the Chop House’s entrance, rather than the hotel entrance. Cost is $7.
SHAG DANCE/ASHEVILLE, 6:30-9 p.m., the Chop House Asheville (at Four Points by Sheraton), 22 Woodfin St., downtown Asheville. The Mountain Shag Club will host its weekly shag dance to Carolina beach music provided by rotating DJs. Dance attendees are asked to enter from the Chop House’s entrance, rather than the hotel entrance. Cost is $7.
JOHN HENRYS CONCERT/DANCE, 8 p.m., 5 Walnut Wine Bar, 5 West Walnut St., Asheville. The John Henrys will perform music for listening and/or dancing.
Thursday, February 5
LOVE STORIES WITH FIVE WNC STORYTELLERS, 7 p.m., Weaverville Community Center, 60 Lakeshore Drive, Weaverville, A program, hosted by the Town of Weavrville, will feature five area storytellers addressing the topic of love. “Touching? Funny? Tragic?” a promotion asked. “We’ll explore love in all its gloriously complicated facets. Full hearts, broken hearts, happily ever after? You be the judge. Join us for this timeless celebration of love. Admission is free, but appreciation baskets will be available
Friday, February 6
AARON TIPPIN CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., 60 West 6th Street, Newton, N.C. Singer-guitarist-songwriter Aaron Tippin will perform his neo-traditional brand of country music in concert. Born in Pensacola, Fla., he was raised on a farm in Travelers Rest, S.C. For tickets, which are $55 to $60, visit online at www. NCAuditorium.com.
Saturday, February 7
‘T-REX PARADE, 2 p.m., from the Hendersonville Welcome Center, north along west side of Main Street, then turning around and proceeding along the east side of Main Street, ending at Oklawaha Brewing Co., downtown Hendersonville. The city’s first-ever ‘T-Rex Parade will be held as the highlight of Hendersonville’s first Mardis Gras celebration. “Inspired by New Orleans’ whimsical Petit Rex Parade, Hendersonville’s version will showcase shoebox-sized floats brimming with imagination, humor and local flair,” a promotion stated. “Unlike traditional Mardis Gras spectacles, the ‘T-Rex Parade invites the community to experience Mardis Gras magic on a miniature scale.”
“CHASE AWAY THE BLUES 2026” CONCERT, 6-11 p.m., Tryon Fine Arts Center 34 Melrose Avenue, Tryon. A “Chase Away the Blues” concrt will be presented. Regarding the show, a TFAC promtion stated, “A Tryon favorite event! This year’s featured artists are Angelique Francis and her smokin’ hot band, and soulful blues master Jerron Paxton, plus your favorite local bands and performers. Music everywhere at TFAC on one unforgettable night!” For tickets, which range from $45 to $125, visit online at www.TryonArts.org.
Friday, February 13
“HISTORY BITES” LECTURE, 11 a.m., Historic Johnson Farm, 3346 Haywood Road, Hendersonville. The nonprofit farm’s “History Bites” lecture series will feature a program by Martha Todd, District 1 vice director for Daughters of the American Revolution and treasurer of the Abraham Kuykendall Chapter of the DAR. She will share stories of local patriots as well as information about America’s 250th anniversary. After the presentation, a question-and-answer session will be held. Coffee will be served. All are welcome and admission is free, although donations would be accepted and appreciated, an event promotion noted.
Monday, February 16
CLASSIC RADIO CLUB LISTENING SESSION, 2 p.m., Polk Campus of Isothermal Community College, 1255 W. Mills St., Columbus, N,C. The Western North Carolina Classic Radio Club meets on the third Monday to listen to old-time radio shows that aired during the “Golden-Age” of radio. All are welcome. Admission is free.
Thursday, February 19
“MIXTAPE! THE BEST OF THE ‘60s, ‘70s & ‘80s (VOL. 3)” SHOW, 7:30 p.m., Flat Rock Playhouse, 2661 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock. The FRP will open its 2026 season with the show “Mixtape: The Best of the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s (Vol. 3).” The show will continue through Feb. 22. Showtimes vary. Regarding the show, an FRP promotion asserted, “Did you really think we’d stop at Vol. 2? Not a chance! Your favorite rock ’n’ roll time machine is back and spinning another round of greatest hits from the ‘60’s, ‘70s, and ‘80s. From the musical masterminds who brought you ‘The Music of Queen,’ ‘The Eagles’ and ‘The Beatles,’ (the show) ‘Mixtape Vol. 3’ is jam-packed with the songs that defined decades — the anthems you danced to, sang along with, and still know by heart. Get ready for pure retro joy. It’s a hit parade for the ages. Rewind the memories. Turn up the fun!” For tickets, which begin at $48, visit online at www.FlatRockPlayhouse.org.
Friday, February 20
FRANKIE VALLI TRIBUTE CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., 60 West 6th Street, Newton, N.C. The group Let’s Hang On! Frankie Valli Tribute will perform a musical salute to Valli. Regarding the show, a promotion stated, “Let’s Hang On! has established itself as the pre-eminent Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons tribute group by combining spot-on vocals and crisp choreography with a genuine ability to entertainan audience. Let’s Hang On! respectfully pays tribute to all these classic ‘Seasons’ details while also paying tribute to the Broadway show, ‘The Jersey Boys.’ This powerhouse group will perform all of the Frankie Valli mega hits including: ‘Sherry,’ ‘Big Girls Don’t Cry,’ ‘Walk Like A Man,’ ‘Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You,’ ‘December of 1963’ and ‘Who Loves You!’ Let’s Hang On!combines four amazing performers with an energized four-piece band. Let’s Hang On! has been entertaining sold out venues from coast to coast for over 14 years. They have performed 1,000 plus shows from New York to Hawaii and from Florida to Canada. They continue to perform for groups as intimate as 150 to audiences as large as 5,000. Many of these dates are return engagements and sell out again and again. …including nine sold-out appearances in Las Vegas!” For tickets, which are $40 to $55, visit online at www. NCAuditorium.com.
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